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Paneer Tacos - Indian Mexican Fusion Recipe
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Paneer Tacos ~ Indian Mexican Fusion Recipe

Paneer Tacos are an Indian Mexican Fusion Recipe. In this delicious easy Lunch Recipe, we use roasted paneer in Indian spices using Roti as the base with Mexican flavors. It's a typical Kid-Approved dish that will take only about 20 minutes to assemble.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Fusion, Indo Mexican
Keyword Easy Kids Lunch Box Recipe, Easy Lunch Recipe, Paneer Tacos
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Kids Lunch Box
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Wraps & Rolls
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 numbers
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Tacos

  • 2 cups Wheat Flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil
  • Water to knead to a stiff dough
  • Cooking Oil for cooking

For the Taco Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon Butter
  • 2 cups Paneer
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • Salt to Taste

For the Filling

  • 1 teaspoon Butter
  • 1 cup Onions
  • 1/2 cup Capsicum
  • 1/4 cup Beans
  • 1/4 cup Carrot
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Powder

For the Topping

  • 1/2 cup Mozzeralla Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

How to make Paneer Tacos

    For the Tacos

    • Take the Wheat Flour in a wide bowl and add Salt, Oil. Slowly add water and knead to a soft and stiff dough.
    • Cover with a wet cloth and let it rest for 20 to 30 mins until you get the stuffing ready.
    • Once you are ready to make the wheat tortilla or rotis, knead once again and divide into 4 equal balls.
    • Dust each ball and roll into a 7-inch disc.
    • Heat a tawa and grease with oil.
    • Cook the roti on both sides until done. Continue with all balls, keep them aside to assemble.

    For the Paneer with Taco Seasoning:

    • Use Homemade or Store-bought Paneer, cubed into 1-inch pieces.
    • Heat a nonstick pan with butter, add the paneer and sprinkle the taco seasoning ingredients on the paneer and toss well until well mixed.
    • Adjust seasoning and keep it aside.

    For the Filling

    • Heat a nonstick pan with 1 tsp butter, saute the onions until slightly browned, then add the vegetables and quickly saute everything until cooked.
    • Add salt and pepper powder, add the roasted paneer and combine well. keep it aside

    Assembling the tacos

    • Place the cooked rotis on a plate, divide the stuffing on all the four rotis
    • On the serving plate, stack fold roti next to each other, top with grated cheese, and microwave for 40 seconds until it melts.
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